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Van Andel Institute is home to hundreds of dedicated scientists, educators and support staff who are focused on one, unifying mission: to improve the health and enhance the lives of current and future generations. Learn more about VAI ➔

Founded by the Van Andel family in 1996, VAI is now home to more than 500 scientists, educators and staff — each one of us deeply connected to the work we do and driven by an urgent desire to improve health and enhance lives.

Departments

VAI’s laboratories are organized into five departments — Epigenetics, Neurodegenerative Science, Metabolism and Nutritional Programming, Cell Biology and Structural Biology.

Postdocs are a crucial part of Van Andel Institute’s efforts to improve the health and enhance the lives of current and future generations. To this end, the Institute offers several internal fellowship opportunities.

The journey to a Ph.D. starts far earlier than graduate school. To help undergraduate students prepare for the next steps in their academic careers, Van Andel Institute Graduate School is pleased to offer several outstanding programs.

VAI's facilities as the heartbeat of the Institute, essential for fostering an environment of growth and innovation.

The Perks and Benefits that Matter Most

At Van Andel Institute, our employees are most valuable when not worrying about health and financial support throughout all facets of their life. Because of that, benefits are an important part of everyone’s wellbeing, as well as supporting the diverse and changing lives outside of work.

401(k) Plan VAI offers a comprehensive 401(k) plan on a pre-tax contribution or post-tax (Roth) bases. Employees may choose to make a contribution of up to 75% of their pay and VAI will match dollar for dollar up to 5% of eligible pay.

Continuing Education VAI offers workshops and training through its Graduate School. The Institute also supports and contributes to employees’ education, offering eligible full-time employees up to $5,250 per year for tuition reimbursement.

Candidate Journey

Submit Application

As the applicant, you will complete the application and await a decision.

Phone Screening

Meet with VAI Human Resources on the phone to learn more.

First Interview

With hiring manager and future boss.

Second Interview

Meet the team.

You got the job!

Employee Experience

A diverse and collaborative environment.

With employees from more than 30 countries, there are plenty of opportunities to meet people from various cultural, educational and employment backgrounds.

We are an organization made strong through our shared values. These values are the heart of our culture and the essence of who we are when we are at our best.

Curiosity is our super power. We learn at every opportunity. We thrive on the pursuit of discovery.

We do things others won’t, in ways they can’t. We dare to think differently. We grow from our mistakes.

Collaborate

We share information and credit freely. We seek diverse perspectives We connect through hope for a better future.

Work with Urgency

We run toward challenges. We love what we do. We own what we do.

Respect Everyone

We matter to each other. We assume good intentions. We ask for help and offer help.

Do the Right Thing

We choose mission over self-interest. We use our best judgment. We utilize our resources to maximize impact.

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Why Grand Rapids?

Simply put, because it’s the best. But don’t take our word for it — US News and World Report named Grand Rapids #16 on its “150 Best Places to Live in the US” for its “healthy job market, affordable housing, and outdoor recreational activities” and Vogue Magazine listed Grand Rapids as one of the top places to buy a home in 2018. Whether you’re in search of a beach, a craft brew, unique cuisine or the world’s biggest art competition, Grand Rapids and West Michigan have something for everyone.

For Your Family

Grand Rapids is very family friendly and there is no no shortage of activities and events for families and children to enjoy, including the Children’s Gardens at Frederik Meijer Gardens or the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. The city also is one of the best places to retire, according to AARP.

West Michigan offers a variety of different K-12 schooling options, including some of the best public schools in the country, as well as leading private, parochial and charter schools. Michigan is home is several colleges and universities, including 8 research universities, 17 baccalaureate colleges, and 19 master's universities.

Fantastic Food and Bountiful Brews

With a host of restaurants, cafes and bistros, there's no shortage of unique food to try. In fact, there are 60+ craft breweries within an hour of downtown Grand Rapids.

Creative Culture

Home to ArtPrize, the world’s largest art competition, Grand Rapids also has many cultural touchstones including the Grand Rapids Symphony, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museum, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, and the Grand Rapids Ballet — Michigan’s only professional ballet company.

Sports and Leisure

Living in Grand Rapids means you get to experience all four seasons. From skiing in the winter to summers on Lake Michigan. No matter where you live in the Greater Grand Rapids region, you’ll be close to it all.

Travel at Your Fingertips

Love to travel? Michigan has several desirable weekend getaways, such as Mackinac Island. It also has one of the best airports in the world as the gateway to the rest of the globe. In 2023, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) was ranked number one by USA Today for best small airports that help you avoid stress and crowds.

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Van Andel Institute welcomes passionate, talented scholars and students from all over the world to join our mission of improving the health and enhancing the lives of future generations.

VAI offers non-immigrant visa sponsorship for international students and scholars in the following VAI positions:

• Postdoctoral Fellow
• Visiting student or researcher
• VAI Graduate School student

Your visa sponsorship category will depend on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: VAI position, program objectives, program duration, funding source(s) and U.S. immigration history. Sponsored non-immigrant visa categories include: F-1 (Student), J-1 (Exchange Visitor), H-1B (Specialized Knowledge Worker) and TN (NAFTA Professional Worker).

Van Andel Institute’s Exchange Visitor Program provides opportunities to study, conduct collaborative research, and participate in scientific training opportunities at VAI and Van Andel Institute Graduate School. Our program seeks to promote the general interest of international educational and cultural exchange by offering educational, training, and research opportunities in the various fields of research conducted at VAI and VAI Graduate School.

VAI charges no fees to program participants. Exchange visitors are responsible for their own visa application costs. Estimated minimum costs of living in Grand Rapids. These are minimal estimates for essential living expenses (including only: food, health insurance, transportation, rent for a one or two bedroom apartment [as applicable] and minor incidental expenses). Additional personal funds may be required.

Salary is determined based on Ph.D. or equivalent receipt date and begins at $70,000. Based on faculty approval, salary increases may be provided annually on or near the anniversary of hire.

Exchange visitors must have an offer of invitation from a VAI laboratory or VAI Graduate School. In addition, you will be required to meet the following eligibility requirements prior to issuance of Form DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status):

• English Language Proficiency – J-1 exchange visitors must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to participate in our program AND to function on a day-to-day basis in Grand Rapids. Proficiency will be assessed via official English language proficiency test score or Zoom/telephone interview.
• Program Funding – Exchange visitors will be required to show evidence of program funding in the amount of our estimated minimum Cost of Living for Grand Rapids. Evidence of funding may include VAI salary or stipend, non-VAI salary, scholarships or other sponsored funding. Personal funds will NOT be accepted for the primary J-1 visa holder, but are acceptable for J-2 dependents.
• Educational Exchange or Research Collaboration Agreement (for visiting students and researchers only) – Visiting students and researchers must be affiliated with an overseas (non-U.S.) institution, and Van Andel Institute must enter into an educational exchange agreement or research collaboration agreement with that institution before VAI will issue Form DS-2019. Please speak to your sponsoring VAI lab to determine if an agreement already exists or will need to be created.
• U.S. Immigration History – You must not be otherwise barred from issuance of a Form DS-2019 (example: subject to repeat participation bars). Ineligibility is rare, but VAI will make a determination of eligibility before issuing Form DS-2019.

Important Regulations to Know

Per U.S. law, all J-1 and J-2 exchange visitors:

• Must maintain health insurance coverage for the duration of their program, which meets certain minimum coverage requirements.

J-1 and J-2 Health Insurance Minimum Coverage Requirements

All J-1 visitors and their J-2 family members are required to have the following minimum health insurance coverage from program begin date to program end date:

• Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness
• Repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000
• Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his/her country in the amount of $50,000
• Deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness
• Coinsurance not to exceed 25%
• Backed by full faith and credit of a home country government or must meet minimum rating requirements established by the U.S. government (A.M Best rating of “A‐” or above; Insurance Solvency International, Ltd. (ISI) rating of “A‐I” or above; Standard and Poor’s Claims‐paying ability rating of “A‐” or above; OR Weiss Research, Inc. rating of “B+” or above).

Where To Find Qualifying Insurance

Postdoctoral Fellows, Graduate School students, and their J-2 dependents will be eligible to enroll in VAI’s Priority Health Insurance Plan, which meets the J requirements.

Visiting researchers and students will be required to purchase a qualifying third-party plan and provide proof of coverage on their first day at VAI.

J-1 and J-2 Exchange Visitors may be subject to the following regulatory restrictions which can affect your future U.S. immigration options:

Any person who participates in an exchange visitor program in the U.S. lasting more than 6 months (and not in the Short Term Scholar category) is barred from beginning a new J-1 program in the Research Scholar or Professor categories for a period of 12 months from their program completion date. This applies to both J-1 and J-2 exchange visitors.

Any person who participates in an exchange visitor program in the U.S. in the Research Scholar or Professor category is barred from beginning a new J-1 program in the Research Scholar or Professor categories for a period of 24 months from their program completion date. This applies to both J-1 and J-2 exchange visitors.

Some exchange visitors will be subject to this requirement (see below for conditions). If subject, you and your J-2 family members will be ineligible to change non-immigrant status in the United States, receive a U.S. employment visa (H or L), receive a fiancé visa (K), or receive U.S. permanent residency until you have fulfilled one of the following requirements:

• Obtain a waiver of 212(e) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, OR
• Return to your home country and reside there for two years.

Exchange visitors will be subject to 212(e) if one of the following conditions is met:

• Government funded exchange program: The program in which the exchange visitor was participating was financed in whole or in part directly or indirectly by the U.S. government or the government of the exchange visitor’s nationality or last residence;
• Graduate medical education or training: The exchange visitor entered the U.S. to receive graduate medical education or training;
• Specialized knowledge or skill: The exchange visitor is a citizen or permanent resident of a country which has deemed their field of specialized knowledge or skill necessary to the development of the country, as indicated on the Exchange Visitor Skills List.

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Tax Associate - Summer / Fall 2024

Job posting for tax associate - summer / fall 2024 at line of service:tax.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As an Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
• Build and maintain an internal and external network.
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
• Participate on engagements;
• Research tax laws, rules & regulations, analyze their application and defend decisions and/or outline solutions to those issues;
• Participate in a wide range of projects; demonstrate creative thinking and individual initiative;
• Demonstrate teamwork dynamics through working as a team member; 
• Identify and address client needs; and,
• Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Researching and analyzing tax laws, rules and regulations, pertinent client, industry, and technical matters;
• Interacting with various levels of client and firm management through both written and verbal communications;
• Demonstrating self-motivation and desire to take responsibility for personal growth and career development;
• Demonstrates some abilities and/or a proven record of success of the technical aspects of tax compliance services, including planning, strategy and execution including general knowledge of federal and state tax laws; and,
• Demonstrates some abilities and/or a proven record of success as a tax technical professional researching business and industry trends to develop a point of view to leverage in assisting with proposals.
• Innovating through new and existing technologies, along with experimenting with digitization solutions; and, 
• Working with large, complex data sets to build models and leverage data visualization tools.

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